You Don't Know Me

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

You give your (Eb)hand to me,

and then you (Eb6)say, “Hel lo”.

And I can (Ab)hard ly speak,

my heart is (Ab6)beat ing so.

And an y (Eb6)one can tell,

you think you (Fm7)know me well.

Well, you don’t (G7)know me.

No you don’t (Eb)know the one

who dreams of (Eb6)you at night;

and longs to (Ab)kiss your lips,

and longs to (Ab6)hold you tight.

Oh, I’m just a friend,

that’s all (Fm7)I’ve ev er been.

’Cos (Eb6)you don’t know me.

For (Ab6)I

nev (Adim7)er knew

the art of mak (C7)ing love,

though my heart aches with (Bb13)love

for (Eb6)you.

A (Cm)fraid

and shy,

I let chance (C9)go by,

a chance that you might love me (Bb7)too.

You (Eb6)give your hand to me,

and then you (Eb6)say, “Good bye”.

I watch you (Ab)walk a way,

be side the (Ab6)luck y guy.

(Adim7)Oh, to nev er, nev er know

the one who loves you so.

Well, (Eb)you don’t know me.

A fraid and shy,

I let my chance go (C9)by,

a chance that you might love me (Bb7)too.

Oh, you give your (E)hand to me,

and then you (E6)say, “Good bye”.

I watch you (A)walk a way,

be side the (A6)luck y guy.

Oh, you’ll nev er, nev er know

the one who (F#m7)loved you so.

Well, you don’t know (E)me.

You Don't Know Me — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 105 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “You Don't Know Me”

Why does the accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles in?
The backing track is in Ab at 105 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "You Don't Know Me" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "You Don't Know Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Don't Know Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You Don't Know Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "You Don't Know Me"?
"You Don't Know Me" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "You Don't Know Me" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for You Don't Know Me by Ray Charles, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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